WSU Today: Monday, July 29, 2024

Health and Safety

Stay up to date on summertime temperatures and extreme heat information

Extreme heat is defined as summertime temperatures that are much hotter and/or humid than average. Protect yourself and others when it's hot outside by staying cool, staying hydrated and staying informed. Learn more about extreme heat and other health advisories.

Academic Resources Conference

Academic Resources Conference is next week

The 2024 Academic Resources Conference (ARC), Aug. 5-9 and 12, is filled with all sorts of sessions covering topics ranging from Blackboard Ultra to mindfulness. With the transition to Ultra complete, there are quite a few sessions focusing on Blackboard Ultra and how you can use it in your classes. In addition, ARC has much more information including AI, Microsoft tools, OER options and more.

Most sessions are held online which means you can pick and choose which sessions you want to attend. Whether you are looking for something focused on Blackboard Ultra, mindfulness or the classroom, there’s a little bit for everyone.

Visit the August 2024 ARC webpage to find a downloadable PDF schedule, see session descriptions, add sessions to your calendar and find meeting links.

Volunteer Opportunities

Call for volunteers for 10th annual Clash of the Colleges

The Office of First-Year Programs is thrilled to announce the 10th anniversary of Clash of the Colleges, and this year’s event promises to be bigger than ever. It is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make this milestone celebration a success.

As a volunteer, you’ll not only play a key role in one of WSU’s biggest campus traditions, but you’ll also receive a special Clash of the Colleges T-shirt and bandanna. Plus, you’ll be entered into a raffle with exciting prizes up for grabs.

This is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage with the campus community and be a part of a memorable event. If you’re interested in volunteering, complete the sign-up sheet by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2.

Contact Kaelyn Hannah at kaelyn.hannah@wichita.edu for any questions.

Events and Recreation

Help send off Delfin Program students at poster presentation July 29

Wichita State has been hosting 19 undergraduate students from Mexico on campus this summer. These students are doing research with various WSU faculty mentors through the Delfin Program; six additional students have participated virtually. The students are working hard and are very enthusiastic to be at WSU. Come help send off these undergraduate researchers from Mexico as they complete their seven-week research experience at Wichita State.

The Delfin Program poster session will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, July 29 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Attend to view the outcome of a wide variety of research conducted and to show your enthusiasm for hosting the students at WSU. This session can also be a recruitment opportunity for graduate students.

Join the Sunflower Summer Tie Dye Party

Join Harvester Arts + Gallery Place Project for a Tie Dye Party from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 31 at the Ulrich Museum.

This event is for all ages and all art supplies and admission are free. After tie-dying, stick around and draw on the mobile mural wall and enjoy other free creative family fun, including guided art tours at the Ulrich Museum when you sign in using the Sunflower Summer App.

Kudos

Kaelyn Hannah appointed co-chair for NODA national committee

The National Orientation Directors Association (NODA), the leading association for orientation, transition and retention in higher education, has appointed Kaelyn Hannah as co-chair for the Communication and Technology Committee for the 2024 NODAC conference. Kaelyn will manage conference communications, serve as the onsite AV company liaison for large events, handle presentations and media, support accessibility efforts and develop the conference mobile app.

At Wichita State, Kaelyn is pursuing a masters degree in communication and is also the student program coordinator for the Office of First-Year Programs. She plans the annual Clash of the Colleges, develops new student transition programs such as Syllabus Party and Winter Welcome, oversees transition mentors and manages marketing initiatives.